About
We’re the food & beverage market makers – and have been earning that reputation for 70 years.
At Harry Davis & Company, we are more than asset appraisals and facility sales—we are asset curators and market makers in the food and beverage industries.
Born in the Monongahela River valley and based in Pittsburgh, Pa. since 1955, Harry Davis & Company is the largest and most prominent auction and appraisal provider in the food and beverage industries. Started by the late General Harry B. Davis, the company grew over the years into a national leader in industrial auctions, turnkey sales, valuations and business consulting.
Specialized Expertise:
Deep knowledge of the dairy and food industries allows us to forecast trends, assess market conditions, and deliver higher returns.
Strategic Sales:
From turnkey facilities to individual assets, we guide sellers with a data-driven approach that ensures optimal timing and positioning.
Tailored Solutions:
We provide personalized plans that address the unique needs of sellers, lenders, and ownership stakeholders alike.
We don’t just move assets – we strategically leverage your investments to maximize value.
At Harry Davis & Company, we bridge the gap between traditional auction houses and investment banks. We are a small-market asset broker, and we don’t stop at evaluating your assets. We leverage our auction expertise to get you the maximum value for your assets, while also consulting with you to advantageously understand the current market landscape & conditions to identify the most opportune times to buy and sell.
Our expertise empowers you to see the bigger picture.
We’ve earned our reputation as the global leader in appraising and brokering assets in the food and beverage industries, with special expertise in all things dairy. We see the bigger picture, and it is our mission to equip you with the information you need to leverage a smart asset strategy that will protect you from market fluctuations and economic uncertainty.
Our Goal is Maximum Value
At Harry Davis & Company, we’re more than just appraisers and auctioneers. We’re asset curators. We understand the psychology behind each sale, and know exactly what items you should highlight, what you should salvage, and how to order those sales to ensure you get maximum return.
For 70 years, Harry Davis & Company has helped companies of all sizes, from large corporations and financial institutions to small family businesses, obtain maximum value for their capital assets.
Global Reach for Your Assets
Harry Davis & Company provides auction and turnkey sales, appraisals and consulting services worldwide. The list of our clients and customers spans many of the major banking and financial institutions and Fortune 500 companies: Albertsons-Safeway, Alcoa, ADM, Bank of America, Borden, Coca-Cola, ConAgra, Cott Beverage, DFA, Dean Foods, GE Capital, Hershey, HP Hood, KraftHeinz, Kroger, Land O’Lakes, Nestle, OceanSpray, PNC Bank, Pepsi-Cola, Pfizer, Sony, Supervalue, Unilever, U.S. Steel, Blue Bunny, Wells Fargo, Westinghouse.
From intricate international issues to logistics and shipping, we provide end-to-end expertise on international sales.
The HD Network
Your assets aren’t worth what one person will pay. Our HD Network includes every connection we’ve made in the past 70 years of auctions, appraisals and equipment sales. From Pittsburgh to Poland, wherever your assets are, we’re able to create a marketplace that drives maximum value.
No Value Left Behind
We don’t price or appraise your assets from afar; Our team will come to you, wherever you may be, and perform on-site due diligence that identifies key items for sale and their background. We’ll turn that information into capital gains, regardless of the sale strategy chosen.